Thick Skin and A Jeweled Heart [3]
Check out the glossary at the end of this chapter for the meaning of some (only one) sentences you might not understand. Have fun reading. ---- Jade hurried towards Meri, a sad look on her face. "We're already late as it is." She scolded the young brunet. "We don't have time to read tombstones. Jade nodded solemnly. "Yes..." Meri stared at her friend's worried face and smiled. "You have a kind heart, Jade." She brushed Jade's hair from her face. "But you must not let that be a distraction to your tasks." Meri's face became stern as she faced the bush. "Kindness has a place." And with that, she pushed through the fake bush and disappeared. Jade took a deep breath and stole another glance of the tombstone before going through the bush.The sensation was like walking through a cloud. Jade smiled a little at this. ...